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If the potato is cooked in cooking oil, the energy content of the potato would increase. This is because the oil would provide additional calories and fat to the potato, which would make it more energy-dense. Additionally, the cooking oil would make the potato more moist, tender, and flavorful.

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Yes, the potato will soak up some of the oil while it's being cooked, adding calories to it.

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